medium length, broad, in profile shows a
slight identation, but without stop

Chin

slanting slightly backwards, in profile
creating a curve from the upper line of the nose

Ears

Shape

medium size, well open at the base, tips
are rounded with well developed hairs on the inside and tufts

Placement

with good width between, tilting slightly
forward

Eyes

Shape/placement

large, slightly oval shaped. A bit
oblique, set widely apart

Colour

any colour is permitted, there is no
relationship between eye and coat colour, clear eye colour is desirable

Body

Structure

well boned and muscled, powerful neck,
broad chest, body in proportion to create a rectangular appearance

Legs

medium high, to form a rectangle with the
body, strong

Paws

large, round, well tufted between toes

Tail

of medium length, thick, rounded tip. Covered on all
sides by dense hair with no hairs trailing down

Coat

Structure

semi-long, well developed, very dense,
undercoat not lying flat, overcoat water repellent, slightly hard to
touch.
Summer coat is distinctly shorter than the winter coat. The winter coat
shows a well developed shirtfront, full frill and knickerbockers

Colour

all colours are acceptable except pointed
patterns and the varieties chocolate, cinnamon, lilac, fawn. Any amount of
white is permitted

Remarks

Novice class only accepted for cats born
in the former USSR. Any crossing with other
breeds prohibited.